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KULT: Divinity Lost - Horror Roleplaying Game (RPG)
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In KULT: DIVINITY LOST, the world around us is a lie. Mankind is trapped in an Illusion. We do not see the great citadels of Metropolis towering over our highest skyscrapers. We do not hear the screams from the cellar where hidden stairs take us to Inferno. We do not smell the blood and burnt flesh from those sacrificed to long forgotten Gods. But some of us see glimpses from beyond the veil. We have this strange feeling that something is not right—the ramblings of a madman in the subway seems to carry a hidden message, and our reclusive neighbor doesn’t appear to be completely human. By slowly discovering the truth about our prison, our captors and our hidden pasts, we can finally awaken from our induced sleep and take control of our destiny.
KULT: DIVINITY LOST is a reboot of the highly acclaimed and infamous contemporary horror role-playing game “Kult”, originally released a quarter of a century ago, in 1991. This anniversary version of the game features a completely new rule-set, and the setting is updated to present day. Escape your nightmares, strike bargains with demons, and try to stay alive in a world full of pain, torture, and death.
- The game must support the Players creating interesting and unique characters.
- The game must support the Narrator creating terrifying horror stories.
- The game must support stories of characters that see through the Lie and therefore are cursed (or blessed) by slowly Awakening.
- The game must support stories with multiple dimensions and entities: make them intelligible and horrifying for the players, and manageable for the narrator.
- The game must support suspense, drama, and action, without breaking the flow or immersion of the story.
RULES
STORIES
The Core Rules and Settings book, in English. All physical books are in hard cover.
We have a wide range of options available, from two Standard Editions, a Special Edition, and Limited Collector's Editions, to two unique, one-of-a-kind Super-Collector's Editions – the "Astaroth", and the "Demiurge", respectively. The options available are:
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DIGITAL EDITION (ILLUSION) - The full color core rules and settings book (Illusion Edition) in PDF format.
DIGITAL EDITION (ENLIGHTENED) - The full color core rules and settings book (Enlightened Edition) in PDF format.
ILLUSION EDITION - The full color core rules and settings book, with the adjusted cover art to abide to retail regulations. This is the version that will be available at retailers once the game is released.
ENLIGHTENED EDITION - The full color core rules and settings book, with the official uncensored cover art. This is the version that is the official standard “kickstarter” version of the game. It will be available for direct purchase online once the game is released.
ELYSIUM SPECIAL EDITION - The full color core rules and settings book, with a clean white minimalist cover. It will be available for direct purchase online once the game is released.
METROPOLIS COLLECTOR'S EDITION - For the true fans and collectors of KULT. The full color core rules and settings book, with a beautiful and grotesque faux leather cover embossed with the Metropolis symbol. This is an exclusive limited print run, which will never be re-printed.
INFERNO COLLECTOR'S EDITION - The full color core rules and settings book, with a beautiful and grotesque faux leather cover embossed with the Inferno symbol. This is an exclusive limited print run, which will never be re-printed.
INFERNO COLLECTOR'S EDITION + METROPOLIS COLLECTOR´S EDITION (Bundle) - A bundle containing both the INFERNO EDITION and the METROPOLIS EDITION, described above. This is an exclusive limited print run, which will never be re-printed.
ARCHON COLLECTOR'S EDITION - For the hardcore collector! The full color core rules and settings book, with each copy having a unique cover representing the specific Archon the book is aligned to—none of the 10 books will look the same. As this is a collector’s item, the Elysium edition Core Book is also included for everyday use. This is an very exclusive limited print run, which will never be re-printed.
Your choice of Archon is based on pledge order - the first person to pledge have all 10 Archon’s to choose from, the second will have 9, etc. We will ask you to make your choice some time after the Kickstarter campaign has finished. The featured cover is the "Binah Edition".
DEATH ANGEL COLLECTOR'S EDITION - For the hardcore collector! The full color core rules and settings book, with each copy having a unique cover representing the specific Death Angel the book is aligned to—none of the 10 books will look the same. As this is a collector’s item, the Elysium edition Core Book is also included for everyday use. This is an very exclusive limited print run, which will never be re-printed.
Your choice of Death Angel is based on pledge order - the first person to pledge have all 10 Death Angel’s to choose from, the second will have 9, etc. We will ask you to make your choice some time after the Kickstarter campaign has finished. The featured cover is the "Sathariel Edition".
ASTAROTH COLLECTOR'S EDITION - The collector’s unique one-of-a-kind dream version! The full color core rules and settings book, with a unique Astaroth cover in Leather of mysterious origins. The backer will have a say in the leather choice after the campaign is over, for a personal touch. A truly unique item that will never be available elsewhere.
As this is a collector’s item, 2 copies of the Elysium edition Core Book are also included for everyday use.
Also includes a custom-made scenario that will be written by the KULT design team, based on your specifications.
DEMIURGE COLLECTOR'S EDITION - The collector’s unique one-of-a-kind dream version! The full color core rules and settings book, with a unique Demiurge cover in Leather of mysterious origins. The backer will have a say in the leather choice after the campaign is over, for a personal touch. A truly unique item that will never be available elsewhere.
As this is a collector’s item, 2 copies of the Elysium edition Core Book are also included for everyday use.
Also includes a custom-made scenario that will be written by the KULT design team, based on your specifications.
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Each option package is presented in detail to the right, under "Rewards".
Please note that all artwork is work-in-progress, and may change somewhat when finalized.
Stretch goals are bonuses that unlock when the total pledge amount of all backers reach certain levels. The stretch goals in this campaign has one or several “tags”, out of four. These are:
- FREE - Meaning you will get it, free of charge, if your pledge level says so.
- DIGITAL - Meaning the bonus will be digital, in PDF.
- PHYSICAL - Meaning the bonus will be a physical item, and will be sent with your printed Core book, if your pledge level includes a printed version.
- ADD-ON - Meaning the unlock of an additional item that can be purchased, in addition to the main pledge. Add-ons have a separate section below.
Stretch Goals
More stretch goals will be revealed as previous one's get unlocked.
DESCRIPTIONS
KULT: DIVINITY LOST Official Soundtrack [ADD-ON, DIGITAL]
Digital album featuring various dark, ambient artists. The soundtrack will contain ambient and dark, music and soundscapes, for usage during actual play.
Gamer Fan Pack [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
Contains a bag with KULT: DIVINITY LOST Sephirot and Qliphoth motif, and a custom pin with the Kult Sephirot symbol. Suitable for carrying your core rule book and accessories.
Scenario Collection + "Taroticum" Book [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
A printed book containing all unlocked Quick-Play Scenarios as a collection and the classic Kult adventure "Taroticum". Hardcover, full color, same premium quality targets as the core rule book. Expected page count 250+.
Tarot cards [ADD-ON, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
A full deck of tarot cards with the major powers in the Kult mythos. They can be used to create storylines and metaplots as well as an ingame storytelling tool. Includes the PDF version.
Tarot cards [ADD-ON, DIGITAL]
A PDF deck of tarot cards with the major powers in the Kult mythos. They can be used to create storylines and metaplots as well as an ingame storytelling tool.
The Black Madonna [ADD-ON, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
Printed version (in hardcover) of the classic KULT campaign, spanning six chapters, available for the first time ever in English! Adapted for KULT: DIVINITY LOST. Will also include the PDF version.
The Black Madonna [ADD-ON, DIGITAL]
Digital (PDF) only version. The classic KULT campaign, spanning six chapters, available for the first time ever in English! Adapted for KULT: DIVINITY LOST.
Dice [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
A pair of Kult themed dice in black and red. The 10 is changed to the Sephirot symbol.
Narrator’s screen [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
A folded screen with the most important info for the Narrator. Will feature Kult-ish imagery on the cover side facing the players. Includes the PDF version.
Narrator’s screen [ADD-ON, DIGITAL]
Digital screen with the most important info for the Narrator. Will feature Kult-ish imagery on the cover side facing the players.
Quick-play Scenario #x [FREE, DIGITAL]
A ready-to-play story scenario, good for 1-3 sessions, with suggested pre-made characters, custom fitted for the story for maximum drama, horror, and Kult-ishness.
Artwork #x [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
High quality print of a piece of artwork featuring an image from KULT: DIVINITY LOST, or an earlier edition.
- Number 1 will be two different posters (100x70 cm), featuring the Angel on the ILLUSION EDITION, as well as on the ENLIGHTENED EDITION.
- Number 2 are two different posters (100x70cm), featuring the covers from Swedish Kult 1st Edition, and from “Legions of Darkness”.
Bible Edition of KULT: DIVINITY LOST Core Rulebook [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
The full Core Rulebook, without images, and in formal layout, in an easy-to-carry format, similar to an ordinary bible, but a lot more sinister.
Player’s Guide [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
A printed version of the Player’s Guide. NOTE: Some pledge levels already has this included. NOTE 2: All pledge levels but SUPPORTER have the Player’s Guide in PDF included.
The Ronin - Bonus Archetype [FREE, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
A new Aware-level archetype will be added to the selection - The Ronin. An assassin/firearms expert, with a special skill set for this archetype. Suitable for more action-focused scenarios. The archetype will be added to the “Printed Archetype bundle”.
The Deceiver - Bonus Archetype [FREE, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
A new Aware-level archetype will be added to the selection - The Deceiver. Skilled in the art of deception and lying, the deceiver gets by with charm, luck, and playing ugly. The archetype will be added to the “Printed Archetype bundle".
The Child of the Night - Bonus Archetype [FREE, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
A new Enlightened-level archetype will be added to the selection. The Child of Night archetype is not entirely human. Warped by a nightmares, madness, or passion you are a creature that are a dwells among mankind, but you are no longer one of them. The archetype will be added to the “Printed Archetype bundle”.
The Disciple - Bonus Archetype [FREE, DIGITAL, PHYSICAL]
A new Enlightened-level archetype will be added to the selection. The Disciple has submitted to a greater power (for instance, an Archon) in return for knowledge, insight, and power. Or maybe for using the illusion against itself, for unknown reasons. The archetype will be added to the “Printed Archetype bundle”.
Postcards #x [FREE, PHYSICAL]
A pack of 3 Kult-related postcards.
Deck of Cards- Equipment and Rules summary [ADD-ON, PHYSICAL]
A deck of cards with the basic rules (for example the basic moves, damage rules, etc), weapons (everything from handguns, assault rifles, to fire-axe or a chainsaw), and specific gear, for easy reference for the players.
Printed Archetype bundle [FREE, PHYSICAL]
All archetypes from the game in printed format. Free for all printed versions of the Core Rulebook pledges.
Add-ons are items you can add to your Pledge. If you want to add an add-on to your pledge, please add the specified amount to your total pledge. After the campaign is finished, you will be invited to a Pledge manager where you can sort out the details, and handle any additional shipping.
ADD-ON CALCULATOR
Link to a downloadable Excel sheet:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f3e1vxrxm5jwd05/KULT%20DIVINITY%20LOST%20-%20ADD-ON%20CALCULATOR.zip?dl=1
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ADD-ON BUNDLES
Two bundles - one for all Physical Add-Ons, and one for all Digital Add-Ons - pre-calculated, just to add to your Pledge.
One copy of each:
- Tarot Cards
- Player's Guide
- Deck of Cards
- BIBLE Edition Rule Book
- Scenario Collection + Taroticum
- The Black Madonna
- Dice
- Narrator's Screen
- Gamer Fan Pack
- Kult 1st Edition Poster
- Legions of Darkness Poster
- ILLUSION Poster
- ENLIGHTENED Poster
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One copy of each:
- Official Soundtrack
- Tarot Cards (PDF)
- The Black Madonna (PDF)
- Narrator's Screen (PDF)
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This is a global campaign, meaning we can send the books anywhere you are located. Shipping charges are added when you select your pledge option. The Kickstarter system will tell you how much shipping is, based on country of origin.
The KULT: DIVINITY LOST Design Team consists of three core people.
- Robin Liljenberg, Head Writer and Designer, started working on the origins of KULT: DIVINITY LOST back in 2010, as a small, Swedish, downloadable fan-hack to the RPG "Apocalypse World". He came in contact with Marco and Petter, who saw the potential and together developed the game slowly into a fully fledged RPG, fit for 2016.
- Petter Nallo, Creative Director, has been involved professionally with RPG development and writing since the turn of the millennium. Heading the development of one of Sweden's biggest fantasy RPG's "Eon" at first, then co-writing the critically acclaimed and Game-of-the-Year-awarded "Noir" - a dystopic horror RPG, set in a dreamy fictional film-noir world, together with Marco.
- Marco Behrmann, Project Lead, is an RPG industry veteran, and was co-founder of Sweden's largest RPG Publisher during the 1990-ties. Besides "Eon" and "Noir", he has been involved with classical Swedish RPG's such as "Neotech" and "Viking".
This Kickstarter campaign is for the English version of the KULT: DIVINITY LOST Core book. We will investigate other language versions in the future, but nothing is certain or confirmed at this point in time.
Risks and challenges
The Swedish text is complete and many of the illustrations are done.
The text is being translated into English. Then it should be edited in English by a professional editor, before moving on to design and layout. We need the rest of the illustrations, of course. Then there’s proofing, printing and distribution.
Of course there are risks and challenges, as many of the milestones ahead are external dependencies. A proof is rejected and you have to wait for the printer to make corrections, an artist does not meet her deadline, distribution rates hikes while you wait, et cetera.
Still, we have been writing, designing and printing RPGs for decades, and we have had all the hassles and hiccups before and always managed them. We know how to cope with the problems of this business when they appear.
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